The Recall Desk

Hazard

Needlestick Injury recalls

65 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
65
Critical
0
Severe
41
Most recent
2025-07-09

Of the 65 needlestick injury recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 41 (63%) are Severe.

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1–25 of 65

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2044-2025·2025-07-09

    Medline IV Catheter Kits Recalled Over Needle Retraction Issue

    Medline is recalling 36 Medline convenience kits containing BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheters 22 GA x 1.00 IN due to a potential needle retraction failure during insertion.

    Product
    Medline convenience kits containing BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheters 22 GA x 1.00 IN. labeled as: IV START BOX, REF ACC010665
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0400-2024·2023-12-06

    BD Insyte Autoguard IV Catheter Needles May Fail to Retract Properly

    BD Insyte Autoguard BC IV catheters may have needles that fail to retract properly, potentially causing contaminated needlestick injuries, blood leakage, and repeated insertion attempts.

    Product
    BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0209-2022·2021-11-17

    Safety Blood Collection Needles Recalled Due to Safety Mechanism Activation Difficulty

    Henry Schein safety blood collection needles may have difficulty activating their safety mechanism, potentially increasing needlestick injury risk. Affected lots were distributed nationwide with expiration dates through late 2025.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN Safety Blood Collection Needle 22Gx 1 1/4 Inch, REF 570-2068, 100pcs/box 1000pcs/ctn 350*210*350mm
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0384-2019·2018-11-14

    BD Nexiva IV Catheter Recall Due to Needle Shield Failure

    Becton Dickinson is recalling 133,230 units of BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems because a needle shield defect may increase the risk of contaminated needlestick injuries.

    Product
    BD NEXIVA Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port 18GA 1.25 IN (BD Nexiva Catheter), Catalog Number 383539 Product Usage: BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port (hereafter referred to as BD Nexiva device or catheter) (see Figure below) incorporates a passive needle…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2283-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow VPS Access Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling VPS Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ VPS¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2253-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Access Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R)…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2299-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Arterial Catheterization Kits due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Arterial Catheterization Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2265-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Large-Bore CVC Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kits nationwide due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury risks associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2259-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Access Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue (R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 -8 Fr. Catheters. The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R)…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2281-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow VPS Access Kit Recalled Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling VPS Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to the goal location which…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2268-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of Pressure Injectable PICC Kits due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury reports.

    Product
    Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit The Arrow International Pressure Injectable PICC is intended for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2279-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls CVC Kits Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific CVC kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk to medical personnel.

    Product
    AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.The ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Central Venous Catheter Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central venous catheter kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2278-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Multi-Lumen CVC Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific multi-lumen central venous catheter kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2287-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Access Kits Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Access Kits with Maximal Barrier Precautions because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow¿ GlideThru" Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator Introducer is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapuetic devices into the vasculature.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2272-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Central Venous Catheter Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling certain central venous catheter kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2289-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Access Kit Recalled Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow¿ GlideThru" Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator Introducer is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapuetic devices into the vasculature
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2286-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow PICC Recall Due to Safety Cover Disengagement and Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Arrow PICC devices with Chlorag+ard Technology because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology The ArrowEVOLUTION Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2261-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5-8 Fr. Catheters. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer permits venous access and catheter…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2285-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow PICC Kit Recalled Due to BD Eclipse Needle Safety Cover Issues

    Arrow International is recalling certain PICC kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle has a safety cover that may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2273-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Catheter Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central venous catheter kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2300-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Arterial Catheterization Kits due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Arterial Catheterization Kit The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2295-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Femoral Arterial Line Catheterization Kits

    Arrow International is recalling specific femoral arterial line catheterization kits due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injuries associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Femoral Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2267-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Catheters Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of central catheters because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central CThe CG+Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet permits venous access to the central circulation through a central veinatheter (JACC) Product
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2266-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow PICC Recall Initiated Due to Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury risks associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.

    Product
    Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide